Waterfall Hikes Near Blue Island, IL

22,934 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Blue Island? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Blue Island. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 41.6578°N, -87.6811°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Blue Island

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Blue Island have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate Canyon Creek Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Wed 87°F Sunny
Thu 87°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 89°F Sunny
Tue 91°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Blue Island

Updated about 4 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate · 1960 cfs 45th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Falls Moderate · 1960 cfs 45th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Blue Island (1 waterfall)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

45.9 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 2 Waterfalls Near Blue Island

Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

45.9 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

45.9 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Blue Island

Are there free waterfalls near Blue Island?

There is 1 free waterfall near Blue Island, including Canyon Creek Cascade.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Blue Island?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Blue Island, including Canyon Creek Cascade.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Blue Island?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Blue Island, including Canyon Creek Cascade.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Blue Island?

The shortest waterfall hike near Blue Island is Canyon Creek Cascade at 2.0 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Blue Island?

The closest waterfall to Blue Island is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 15.2 miles away.

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